Fisherman Finds Body In Area River, State Police Say

An investigation is underway after a local fisherman discovered a body in an area river, according to state police.

04/23/2020 11:52 a.m.

Police received the report at about 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22.

The fisherman located the body of an unknown man in the Wallkill River at the Midway Road Overpass, state police said.

An initial investigation shows no signs of foul play, police said.

The body has not been identified and was transported to the Orange County Morgue for an autopsy scheduled on Thursday, April 23.

There is an ongoing investigation.

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